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State Focus – Arkansas: Expect the Unexpected

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W hether you call it The Natural State or The Land of Opportunity, Arkansas has something for everyone. Siloam Springs sits along US Highway 412, one of the busiest entryways into the state and a main thoroughfare in Arkansas. The Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) is a short 20 minute drive from Siloam Springs.

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State of the Construction Industry: January Roundup

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billion expansion of O’Hare International Airport to modernize the facility. The Arkansas Department of Transportation also just opened $142 million worth of transportation projects up to bids. In Chicago, officials are mulling over several design plans for an $8.5 The Memphis, Tenn. Region saw $1.3

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AAR to Open New Aircraft Maintenance Facility in Duluth, MN

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AAR's MRO facilities feature some of the most advanced equipment in the world. AAR currently maintains MRO facilities in Indianapolis, Oklahoma City, Miami and Hot Springs, Arkansas. Photo: AAR Corp.). Romenesko, President and Chief Operating Officer of AAR CORP.

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COVER STORY: Editors’ Location Picks

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After more than 18 years of planning, work finally began in late January on a new, 8,000-foot-long runway at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Runway 9R-27L, located on the south side of the airport and running parallel to Griffin Road, is now being rehabilitated and lengthened. million passengers annually.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Industrial Revenue Bonds: May be used as long-term financing of up to 100% of a project for: Acquisition of land, buildings, site preparation and improvements; Construction of buildings; Acquisition and installation of furnishings, fixtures and equipment; Capitalizable soft costs (e.g., Pollution control equipment.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS: May be used as long-term financing of up to 100 percent of a project for: Acquisition of land, buildings, site preparation and improvements; Construction of buildings; Acquisition and installation of furnishings, fixtures and equipment; Capitalizable soft costs (e.g., The program ends December 2016.

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Oklahoma Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Benefits include tax exemption on the purchase of machinery and equipment, goods consumed in manufacturing process and energy used in the manufacturing process. (68 Manufacturer’s Sales Tax Exemption: This incentive is available to manufacturers that obtain a manufacturer’s sales tax exemption permit. 68 O.S. §§ 1359, 1359.2